Last Minute Trip... Have I totally lost my mind?!?

[solotraveler]

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for a little "What would you do" advice to help me make a decision.....

I was innocently searching the internet this morning when my Walt Disney World jones attacked me.

I found a flight to Orlando on Thursday for $270 (not bad from here). I found a rate at the Grosvenor for $473 for five nights (again, not bad). That instant thoughts of MVMCP and Walt Disney World at holiday time (which I've never experienced) and Wishes and Mission: Space began dancing through my head.

My dilemma: should I do it?!?

The pluses: My AP will expire on 12/28- so this would sort of be a last hurrah for it. This is my first weekend off since August-- it'd be nice. And finally, it'll probably be my last chance to go before January 2005.

The minuses: I think this might be NUTS! I wonder if it will be worth it to go down there with no planning, no PS, no nothing!

So, what would you do? Anyone out there ever make a trip this last minute and still really enjoy it?

Looking forward to hearing your opinions....

Thanks,
Solotraveler

 

[DoeWDW]

If you can truly afford it - GO!!! Impromptu Disney magic is sometimes the best kind! You've gotten great deals on the flight and the hotel and you have a valid AP - give me one good reason why you SHOULDN'T go!

DH and I often dream about taking last minute trips to WDW when the kids are on their own. When I don't have teenagers at home you can bet I'll be doing the same thing!

Enjoy!

 

[perdidobay]

I think you should, you haven't been off in a while, you have found good prices, your AP is still good... if you can afford it...go!

 

[Pin Wizard]

Go for it! That's how I travel ALL the time! I don't plan in advance. Just yesterday I made train reservations for my VA trip in 19 days! I still have to get the hotel, car, etc. Have a GREAT time!!!

 

[Bon Bon]

Hit the world!! You are blessed to have this opportunity. It doesn't make you nuts if you go, just fortunate! I agree, no planning can bring many surprises. Lucky you! Let me know if you want company!

 

[browneyes]

I say go for it.

 

[La_brer_bear]

This past Monday morning had the same experiance. By 4:30pm was in the car headed to WDW. AP expired Sunday. Holiday decorations and CP were worth the trip.

 

[Octoberbride03]

Just go!!!

I remeber as a kid watching my friends get picked up from school beacuse their parents had decided THAT MORNING to go to WDW. Mom tried to talk my dad into it once when i was in 7th grade, but he said no. She always says we should have done it cause we didn't get there till almost 4 years later. I say GO. have an amazing time.


Maureen
(Who the heck stole my castle????? )

 

[solotraveler]

Wow!! Thanks for the quick replies!

If it weren't for that dang AP, I'd never be able to do it.... and is it ever COLD here today....

Oh boy, I think I'm very close to biting the bullet on this one...

Solotraveler

 

[TLinden16]

Go for it. Lots of us Disers will be there during that time period--I'm travelling down Thursday as well. Check out the meets boards if you go and you'd like to meet some Disers. There's lots going on. I've organized a couple of Jellyrolls meets on Friday and Saturday, and you're welcome to come to both of them.

Be sure to let us know if you book!

Karen

 

[KathyFP]

Go for it! You can't let that AP go with another trip - you gotta get your money's worth

 

[Pooh67_68]

GO! GO! GO!

Don't even think about it, just do it. You will have a great time.

 

[MAC3]

When opportunity knocks!!!! Go for it. You have such a great time even without the planning. Just to experience MMVMCP would do it for me.

 

[wickey's friend]

I vote with everyone else -- Go, Go, Go!!!! If you can afford it, don't worry about PSs or anything. Just go and absorb the magic --

 

[KarenB]

If you have the $$ I say go!!! We did a "spur of the moment" trip one year in March and had a blast!!

Let us know what you decide!

Karen

 

[Jennyfyar]

Go for it!

Have you stayed at the Grosvenor? We stayed there several years ago and were extremely disappointed. The room was really old and the transportation was terrible.

I checked through WDW reservations and there is availability at the All Star Sports (the only one I checked) for pretty much the same price.

Regardless of where you stay, you'll be at Disneyworld!!!! I'd go if I had to sleep in the car!

 

[Carl]

I agree with Jenny. I'd go for an All Stars. But, I'd go. I did the same thing once. I only had a week notice before I made the trip. It was at a busier time - in April.

 

[RhondaS]

I also say get a room at one of the All Stars ($447 for the 5 nights on expedia.com) and have FUN!

As for no PS's, the parks most likely won't be so crowded that you'd need them most of the time anyway.

 

[Alice42]

I love spur of the moment people like us! We usually do spur of the moment trips and they are the most magical and memorable of all
Have a great time!

 

[Mermaid02]

Talk to you when you get back!!